Clinicians' Plans for a Third Child in China
Author Information
Author(s): Zhang Dandan, Liu Fen, Cui Tianxin, Zhuang Xinqi, Zhang Jianzhong, Lei Xiaoyu, Zhang Yin-Ping
Primary Institution: Xi’an Jiaotong University Health Science Center
Hypothesis
What are the gender differences in fertility intentions among male and female clinicians in China?
Conclusion
There are significant gender-specific differences in third-child fertility intentions among clinicians, with men showing higher intentions than women.
Supporting Evidence
- 28.28% of male clinicians intended to have a third child compared to 20.71% of female clinicians.
- Female clinicians expressed more concern about career impacts and health issues related to multiple births.
- Male clinicians were more concerned about economic factors and spousal disagreement.
Takeaway
This study found that more men than women clinicians in China want to have a third child, but women worry more about their careers and health.
Methodology
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among health care personnel in Chinese public hospitals, gathering 698 responses through online questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential selection bias due to the convenience sampling method.
Limitations
The study used convenience sampling from WeChat groups, which may lead to selection bias and does not fully represent all regions of China.
Participant Demographics
Participants included 309 females (44.27%) and 389 males (55.73%), with a mean age of 32.85 years for females and 36.11 years for males.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.013
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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